Programme for the 2018 Charles Causley Festival: shown by event types

[n.b.:theevents are shown in chronological order, within each category; please also note that some ‘mixed’ events may appear in two categories. To see the Festival programme shown in date order, please CLICK HERE. ]

You can download and print your own copy of the full Festival brochure if you CLICK HERE . [Please note that this is a PDF document, and because it has many full-colour visuals, it’s very large — 6.7MB.]

Literature and words

* Roger McGough, supported by LiTTLe MaCHiNe: Thursday 31 May, 8.00-10.00pm, at Launceston Town Hall, Western Rd. For more information, and to book, please CLICK HERE . This event is kindly sponsored by WBW Solicitors — CLICK HERE to visit their website.

* Word Factory — Short Story Club (writing workshop), with Cathy Galvin and Emma Timpany: Friday 1 June, 10.30am-12.30pm, at Jericho’s Kitchen, Liberty House, Westgate St. For more information, and to book, please CLICK HERE . For a free advance copy of the story to be used in the workshop, please e-mail: cathy@thewordfactory.tv .

* ‘Surfing the Crowd’ — reading, and talk on crowd-funded publishing, by Lulu Allison: Saturday 2 June, 12 noon-1.00pm, at Launceston Town Hall (Guildhall), Western Rd. For more information, and to book, please CLICK HERE.

* ‘Jacob Grigg, Cornwall’s First Missionary’ — a talk by Stephen Dray: Saturday 2 June, 12.15-1.15pm, at the Christian Bookshop, Westgate St. For more information, and to book, please CLICK HERE .

* ‘Talking Town’ — a talk on Causley’s poetry about Launceston, by Rosemary Walters: Saturday 2 June, 1.30-2.30pm, at Launceston Town Hall (Guildhall), Western Rd. For more information, and to book, please CLICK HERE .

* Malcolm and Sylvia Wright — ‘Charles Causley: a life through his poems’ (illustrated talk): Saturday 2 June, 3.00-4.00pm, at Launceston Town Hall (Guildhall), Western Rd. For more information, and to book, please CLICK HERE .

* Miriam Darlington — a reading and talk, based on her book ‘Owl Sense’ and her nature studies and writings: Sunday 3 June, 12.30-1.30pm, at Eagle House Hotel, Castle St. For more information, and to book, please CLICK HERE.

* ‘Edge of the Depths’ — a poetry workshop with Anne-Marie Fyfe (linked to the salon at 6.00pm): Sunday 3 June, 2.00-5.00pm, at Eagle House Hotel, Castle St. For more information, and to book, please CLICK HERE.

* The Tregadillet Songbirds — a recital from the local amateur choir: Friday 1 June, 2.30-3.15pm at St. Mary’s Church, Northgate. For more information, please CLICK HERE .

* Mike O’Connor and Barbara Griggs — music inspired by Charles Causley and his poems: Saturday 2 June, 7.00-8.00pm, at Launceston Town Hall, Western Street. For more information, and to book, please CLICK HERE .

* Neil Maya Jazz — a jazz evening based on the quartet’s own compositions plus the work of Dave Brubeck: Sunday 3 June, 8.00-10.00pm, at Jericho’s Kitchen, Northgate St. For more information, and to book, please CLICK HERE .

* ‘Diggory Piper, the Worst Pirate Ever!’ — puppet-show/puppet workshop by Little Trebiggan: Saturday 2 June, 2.00-3.00pm and 3.30-4.30pm, at Launceston Town Hall, Western St. For more information, and to book, please CLICK HERE.